Kenwood High student named 2019 Carson Scholar, 29 previously named scholars recognized for excellence

TOWSON, MD – Sixteen Baltimore County Public Schools students have been named 2019 Carson Scholars by the Carson Scholars Fund. In addition, 29 BCPS students previously named Carson Scholars are being honored for their excellence. The students are: 2019 Carson Scholars Autumn Blackwell, Grade 11, Kenwood High Ellie Carr, Grade 5, Sparks Elementary Zachary Chait, Grade 5, Summit Park Elementary […]

Councilman Marks, volunteers participate in spring clean-up of Indian Rock Park

On Saturday, March 16, dozens of volunteers cleaned up garbage and repainted benches at Perry Hall’s Indian Rock Park. The effort was lead by Baltimore County Councilman David Marks, who helped secure the funding in 2014 to extend the Northeast Trail through the park. The park stretches between Silver Spring Road and Ebenezer Road west of Perry Hall High School. “Many […]

Community forums to be held in Perry Hall, Nottingham to seek input on BCPS superintendent search

Towson, MD – Community members are invited to participate in forums about Baltimore County Public Schools’ superintendent search process. During these forums, community stakeholders will be invited to share their ideas about the characteristics, experiences, and professional attributes desired in the next superintendent. The forums will be facilitated by consultants from Ray and Associates, the executive search firm the Board […]

Students from Honeygo Elementary, Perry Hall High named winners of Black History Month writing contest

TOWSON, MD – The winners of Baltimore County Public Schools annual Black History Month Writing Contest have been announced. More than 100 students entered the contest, which was cosponsored by the BCPS Offices of English Language Arts and Social Studies. Entries were received from 21 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and three high schools. The honored students are: K – […]

Indian Rock Park spring cleanup moved March 16

The spring cleanup of Indian Rock Park has been postponed due to the weather. The third annual installment of the Perry Hall park’s cleanup will now take place on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The effort is organized by Councilman David Marks. Participants are reminded to dress appropriately and wear gloves and shoes that can get […]

BCPS music students to play alongside BSO on Thursday

Before an audience of elementary, middle, and high school students, 38 high school musicians will perform alongside members of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra during the Baltimore County Public Schools’ annual Side By Side concert. The event will take place on Thursday, February 14, at 11 a.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. The students, all members of the county’s high […]

BCPS students earn 77 Scholastic Gold Key Awards in visual, literary arts

Towson, MD – Baltimore County Public Schools students have been honored with 77 Gold Keys through the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards programs. The awards, announced February 1, are the most prestigious art and writing awards presented to students in Grades 7 – 12. Submissions are juried by luminaries in the visual and literary arts, some of whom are past […]